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Trump makes rare admission of Musk’s conflicts of interest after Pentagon visit
- Donald Trump acknowledged potential conflicts of interest for Elon Musk due to his businesses in China during a discussion about war plans with China.
- Musk, as a senior adviser to Trump, faced concerns about balancing corporate and government responsibilities.
- Despite initial dismissals, Trump revealed that Musk visited the Pentagon to discuss cost reduction and efficiency.
- Musk's involvement in US-China relations raised security concerns and conflict of interest questions due to his economic interests in China.
- Reports of Musk being briefed on war plans with China were denied by Musk and Trump, who emphasized the focus on government efficiency initiatives during the Pentagon visit.
- Some military experts expressed concerns over Musk's access to sensitive information and potential conflicts of interest in his dealings abroad.
- Official statements indicated that Musk's briefing at the Pentagon was to discuss efficiencies and innovations, not China war plans.
- Musk's security clearances were limited due to foreign ties and personal history, despite having a 'top-secret' clearance within the federal government.
- Trump and Pentagon officials refuted reports about Musk being briefed on hypothetical war scenarios with China, labelling it as 'pure propaganda'.
- Trump emphasized that Musk's visit was for the 'department of government efficiency' and not related to discussions about China.
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